LVN II

Kaiser Permanente; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Garden Grove, CA, seeks a nursing professional to provide care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. You will perform patient care within scope, assist with procedures, monitor patient conditions, and document nursing activities in accordance with policies.

Good practice in aseptic technique and infection control, medication preparation under orders, and collaboration with the health care team are essential.

Qualifications

• Performs patient care functions within the scope of competency following established protocols.
• Assists medical personnel with procedures and diagnostic exams.
• Assesses and monitors patient condition and notifies supervisor as needed.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician orders.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Applies aseptic technique and infection control per Infection Control Manual.
• Monitors patient flow and supports other staff as needed.
• Provides medical information and education to patients per guidelines.
• Documents pertinent patient information and nursing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures and applicable laws.
• Performs patient care tasks within competency and age-related needs.
• Assist medical personnel with procedures and diagnostic exams.
• Assess and monitor patient conditions and communicate dispositions to physicians.
• Prepare and administer medications under physician orders and protocols.
• Maintain and arrange equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Apply infection control principles in practice.
• Support patient flow and coordinate with ancillary staff.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats co-workers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

• Representative Duties:
• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair. Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
• Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Patient/Care Procedures:
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